Pre-K and Kindergarten – musical games, introduction to different musical qualities, basic vocal activities
1st Grade – introduction to music appreciation, basic singing, intonation, rhythm and dynamics
2nd and 3rd Grade – music of the world, singing, basic instrumental playing
4th and 5th Grade – introduction to ensemble music, ear training, harmony
6th Grade – research project, musical styles, group performance, famous musicians, musical genres, musical theatre
7th Grade – research project, cultural music, group performance, songwriting
8th Grade – group project, music as a career, group and solo performance
I began performing when I was 4 years old! As a kid, I toured with the Maryland Youth Symphony Orchestra. In my teenage years, I was a member of the globetrotting, award-winning Glenelg High School Jazz Ensemble. All through my childhood, I loved performing in musicals and singing with all kinds of groups.
I got my double degree (Theatre and Biology) from Virginia Tech! I enjoyed singing with the New Virginians, a jazz vocal ensemble. My love of Musical Theatre grew and I began arranging songs for a cappella groups! I toured the east coast with Theatre IV, doing children’s theatre. Then I got hired to sing professionally for the Music Theatre of Williamsburg!
My life took a turn and I became a high school musical theatre teacher! I also was a Board Member for Silhouette Stages Theatre Company. I directed and performed in many plays and musicals with them! I joined Capital Blend, an award-winning all-female a cappella group in Washington, DC. When I moved to Western New York in 2014, I started up a new a cappella group called Bufftown Funk! I also directed talent shows for Como Park Elementary School, where my two awesome kids went to school. I taught voice and piano at the Academy of Theatre Arts in Williamsville from 2019 until 2023.
I couldn’t be more thrilled to work with all of you!!
SSPP Chorus is a class for grades three through five and provides active training in ensemble singing. The students get exposure to multiple musical genres, as well as basic vocal training. SSPP Chorus performs in both the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.
Each year, the school produces a full-length musical production. Auditions occur in the fall and performances are in March. Students in Kindergarten through grade eight are eligible to audition. Past and present shows include Pirates!, The Lion King, Jr., and Totally Gone with the Wind. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing to participate. Students who do not wish to perform are encouraged to join the stage crew and work behind the scenes.
Show Summary: Two musical theatre producers attempt to create a musical so bad that it will close after opening night. They incorporate Elvis impersonators, disco music and much more to make the classic story of “Gone with the Wind” the “worst” musical ever. Lucky for us, it became the funniest version of “Gone with the Wind” ever made. This show has 14 speaking roles that vary widely in size. Also, a chorus and young ensemble will be used in many ways to make each scene come alive! There are opportunities in the show for the seasoned performer as well as the stage newcomer and everyone in between. There are non-singing roles as well as roles who present one or more solos!
Contact Mrs. Fran Hill for more info
To check out the website, Ms. Borcuch suggests clicking on the link readkiddoread.com. If you find a title that interests you, scroll down to search our library at webcollectionplus.
Parents, take your middle school age child to your local library branch for a library card and pin number. Kids can search for books, renew books, reserve books, and have books sent to the branch closest to home. Go to buffalolib.org for more information or ask your public librarian.
Middle grade readers, if you like action and suspense with a sci-fi twist you must try The Hunger Games. Already hooked on this series? Check out the website for info on Suzanne Collins’ third book in the series and the upcoming movie!
Percy Jackson fans check out the Rick Riordan website rickriordan.com for cool games and interesting info about the author and his books. Try the official Percy Jackson Mythology Bee or find your way through the Labyrinth at PercyJacksonbooks.com.
Visit the Junie B. Jones official website to learn about her new books, color Junie B.’s pictures, take a Junie B. trivia quiz or print activity sheets.
Do you like books that make you laugh like Ramona the Pest or The Mouse and the Motorcycle? Try the Beverly Cleary official website to meet more of her characters, play games and more!
Try unscrambling words from your favorite books. Choose from a long list including Arthur, Eloise, Curious George, Scooby-Doo and Star Wars.
Play, read, doodle and explore at the Leading to Read website for ages 3-5.
Play games like Star Words, Poetry Splatter, Sing it’n Solve it, story maker and Picture Pairs at Reading Planet. You can also take a quick quiz and get suggestions just for you!
Listen to a wonderful story, enter a writing contest, play a game or color a picture at Reading Rainbow.
Do you love Arthur, D.W. and their friends? Go to their website to play games, explore their town or color pages.
Head to PBSkids.org and click on your favorite character, like Clifford or Curious George, to have some fun!
Visit the Laura Ingalls website to learn more about the Little House books, take a quiz and play games too!
Find book suggestions tailored to your interests at the Book Adventure Kids’ Zone. Answer a few simple questions and get some great results! Great for your next book report choice.
Search for a good book, write a book review or read what your peers think about your favorite novels at the Reading Planet Book Zone.
Search for good books by topics and read reviews written by kids at Great Reads.
SSPP’s NJHS chapter recognizes students for their academic achievements and commitment to community service. Members participate in leadership and service projects that benefit both the school and the community.
Each spring, select students in grade 8 will have the opportunity to apply for membership to the NJHS. Students must first meet the academic standards of the NJHS to be eligible to apply for membership: a cumulative grade point average for grades 6, 7 and 1st and 2nd trimesters of grade 8, of 94+%. The ideal NJHS candidate meets or exceeds the academic requirement, has volunteer experience, including school and community service projects, has assumed leadership roles in school organizations, has achieved an outstanding record of attendance and behavior, and has demonstrated involvement in civic organizations.
Once all membership applications have been received, the NJHS Faculty Council, which is made up of five SSPP teachers, will review and approve or decline applicants. The Council’s collective decision will decide membership based on the NJHS membership criteria listed above.
Once accepted, new NJHS members will be sworn-in during a special National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony held in the Spring.
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